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Question #20890
350 days ago
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Acne and Pigmentation - #20890

Anusha Vuddagiri

Suffering from acne and acne scars and pigmentation issue .Undergone through homeopathy and allopathy,while medication to some extent it got cured but later again the issue is arising.The problem is on and off.

Age: 26
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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Purodil gel for local application. Tab.Neem 2-0-2 Sy.Amypure 15ml twice Tab.Manjistha 2-0-2

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Anusha Vuddagiri
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350 days ago

Thankyou for your suggestion, I won’t eat oily foods and processed food rarely only I prefer and I drink vegetable juices and prefer to eat natural food and fruits eventhough I didn’t see much difference with that

Please to know that Wishing you good health.

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While going out use scarf Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, potato, more use of tea or coffee Wash your face frequently with fresh water Use yashtimadhu+ chandana powder+manjishta powder mixed with milk and apply over face and scrub it for 5 min then wash your face with Luke warm water and take steam mixed with manjishta powder Apply kumkumadi taila cream Have more water Daily have one coconut water Have more leafy green Veggies Take carrot, beetroot, cucumber

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Anusha Vuddagiri
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350 days ago

Thankyou for your suggestion I’m following the same . I don’t drink coffee or tea

Follow the diet and the treatment suggest to you

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*If it is recurrent better to do once detoxification of body for this consult Ayurved Physician. *Avoid fermented processed, packed food, no bekary product no maida, no oily spicy food, no pickle, papad, no sweet. Have adequate amount of liquid.

* Keep pillow cover, skarf clean.

*Any history of dandruff?

*Wash face only 2 times in a day.

*Avoid touching face.

*No scratching or breaking of acne. *Avoid soap on face

*Daily 45 min walk.

*Medicine: 1.Tab:Alitox (Sharangdhar) 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner for 3 months. 2. Tab:Sukshmatriphala 2 tablets after breakfast and after dinner for 1 month. 3. Mahamanjisthdi kadha 2 table spoon + same quantity luke warm water after breakfast and dinner for 2 months. 4.Face pack after every 2 days apply - rose + manjistha+ jesthmadh+Arjun + wild turmeric+Turmeric all in powder form make paste add rose water, alovera gel keep it on face once starts to dry immediately wash it. Than apply Daily Acne n Pimple cream himalya.

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Take - 1.neem tab 1-0-1 2.Shatavari powder 1/2 tsf 3.cream-evenshade Locally apply on affected area stay hydrated ,avoid sun exposure

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Neemghan vati- Giloy ghan vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Khadira aristha- 2 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Drink plenty of fluids Avoid spicy sour foods Alovera gel- apply over face

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Mahamanjistadi kasaya 20ml two times a day with warm water before meals Kumkumadi lepam for external application

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Acne and related pigmentation can be quite frustrating, especially when they seem to persist despite previous treatments. In Ayurveda, we’d look at this situation through the lens of dosha imbalances—often, acne is linked with aggravated pitta dosha, which governs heat and metabolism, contributing to inflammation and excess oil production.

First, let’s address some dietary changes to help balance pitta. Try to incorporate more cooling foods into your diet, such as cucumber, melon, and leafy greens. Avoid spicy, fermented, and oily foods which tend to aggravate pitta. Opt for whole grains over refined ones and drink plenty of water infused with cooling herbs like mint or fennel seeds.

Lifestyle adjustments are also significant. Regularly engage in stress-reducing activities like yoga or meditation, as stress can exacerbate pitta imbalances and, consequently, acne. Ensure you get enough sleep, as poor rest can contribute to imbalanced hormones and breakouts.

For topical care, you may consider a natural paste made of turmeric and sandalwood. These ingredients are known for their anti-inflammatory and cooling properties. Make a paste with a small amount of each mixed with rose water and apply it to the affected areas a few times a week.

Another routine is to gently exfoliate with a mixture of chickpea flour and milk once a week. This can help remove dead skin cells and reduce pigmentation over time.

Attention to digestion is crucial. Incorporate more bitter and astringent tastes in your meals, as they help reduce excess heat in the body. You could also consider taking triphala at bedtime, as it supports digestion and detoxification.

If these issues persist or worsen, it may be beneficial to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner who can provide personalized guidance based on your unique constitution. Remember, consistency and patience in your efforts are key, as natural approaches often take time to show results.

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